Visalia Police Issue 29 Citations During Distracted Driving Enforcement Operation

Visalia Police Issue 29 Citations During Distracted Driving Enforcement Operation

Visalia police issued 29 citations for hands-free cell phone violations during a distracted driving enforcement operation Thursday, authorities said. The Visalia Police Department said the citations were issued as part of an operation targeting drivers using handheld phones while behind the wheel. California has had distracted driving laws in place since 2008, and under current law drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or other electronic devi…